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itzhak grinboim

broadcastNinja Since 2019 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
50.5% W 45.5% L 4.0% D
Bullet
2266
18877W 17058L 1492D
Blitz
2148
185W 134L 14D
Rapid
1971
17W 5L 2D
Daily
1847
4W 1L 0D

itzhak grinboim, Also Known as broadcastNinja

itzhak grinboim, who plays online as broadcastNinja, is a dedicated chess competitor with a clear specialty: making the clock panic. With bullet as the preferred battlefield, broadcastNinja has built a huge playing record, combining fast tactical decisions with an appetite for rematches.

Playing Style and Chess Identity

The numbers suggest a resilient, combative player. broadcastNinja has recorded more than 18,000 bullet wins, a longest winning streak of 13 games, and an impressive comeback rate of 80.34%. Losing a piece is apparently treated less as a disaster and more as an invitation to become dramatically annoying.

White is the preferred side by results, with a 53.12% win rate compared with 47.9% as Black. The most common first move is c4, making the English Opening">English Opening a defining part of the player’s repertoire. Against 1.e4, the Sicilian Defense">Sicilian Defense also features prominently, especially in bullet games.

Career Highlights

  • Active in online chess from 2019 through 2026.
  • More than 36,000 recorded games across the available time controls.
  • Longest winning streak: 13 games.
  • Strongest recorded bullet performance reached 2346.
  • Best recorded results against frequently faced opponents include a 18-12-1 score against slash-x.

broadcastNinja has also faced Leonardo Rossi">leitenss more than 30 times, proving that online chess rivalries can develop even when the only formal venue is a blinking clock and a very judgmental mouse.

Bullet Rating236721892011183316552019: 17142020: 19942021: 20422022: 19532023: 20782024: 20022025: 21412026: 230820192020202120222023202420252026

Opening Repertoire

The English Opening is the signature choice with the white pieces, while the Sicilian Defense and Benoni Defense appear frequently when playing Black. In bullet, the English Opening’s Anglo-Indian and Drill variations have produced particularly lively results, while the Sicilian Kan Variation has served as another reliable source of counterplay.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%English Opening: 48.7% over 2895 gamesEnglish Opening: Agincourt Defense: 50.8% over 2685 gamesBenoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted: 48.9% over 2570 gamesAmar Gambit: 49.6% over 2408 gamesEnglish Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense: 56.2% over 2218 gamesSicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation: 54.0% over 2177 gamesEnglish Opening49%English Opening: Aginco…51%Benoni Defense: Benoni …49%Amar Gambit50%English Opening: Anglo-…56%Sicilian Defense: Kan V…54%

Legacy at the Board

itzhak grinboim’s profile is defined by volume, persistence, and a willingness to keep fighting long after a normal human might have closed the chess app. Whether launching another c4, hunting a tactical check, or trying to turn a lost position into a comeback story, broadcastNinja brings an unmistakable high-speed personality to online chess.

Bio last updated 2026-09-18